The Nest
Early access since Jun 2016
The Nest has been reborn, and now it is Multiplayer! Join friends or strangers to battle for control of the last reserves of "crypto" in the system. Try multiple classes, maps and game modes, and choose to support the enigmatic Angroid, or the treacherous DieOS.
63% positive · 191 reviews
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In early access, development status unclear
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Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The Nest entered Steam Early Access on June 14, 2016 and has never reached a full 1.0 release. On February 2, 2019, the developer posted a candid announcement explaining that the lead developer, Victor, had left the project for a new job, leaving no one remaining to continue development. The post acknowledged unfulfilled features — including incomplete single-player content and unfinished mechanics — and stated that "the chances of updates and patches are near zero." The game was made permanently free as a result. No developer communications have appeared since that February 2, 2019 post.
The store description still references a planned "Alt" game mode and a promised return of single-player content, both of which were never delivered. The game remains in Early Access — officially unfinished by the developer's own designation — with outstanding promises that the developer has since confirmed they cannot fulfill. While the developer's 2019 post described the game as having "reached its final form," this was not a formal 1.0 release or a clean completion announcement; it was an acknowledgment that development had effectively ceased while the game was still in an unfinished state.
Evidence
Developer announced the game is now permanently free. The lead developer (Victor) has left for a new job, leaving no one to continue development. Developer states 'the chances of updates and patches are near zero' and that 'The Nest has reached its final form.' This is the last official communication from the studio.
Major multiplayer overhaul 'Ctrl Alt Delete' update launched, transforming the game into a competitive multiplayer experience. Acknowledged as Early Access/beta quality.
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Developer
Publisher
invrse studios
Achievements
4
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
It has been hundreds of years since the machines ironically wiped out mankind.
After seemingly endless competition, the two dominant operating systems formed "The Agreement" to share the colonized planets equally. Unfortunately, the once plentiful "crypto" mines have begun to dry up, and so fighting over this critical resource has resumed.
Multiplayer VR action comes to The Nest with the "Ctrl Alt Delete" update. Teams of up to three players will fight over Ctrl points, or six players can farm each other in the free-for-all "Delete" game mode.
Pick your OS!
Join the enigmatic Angroid or the treacherous DieOS and battle for dominance.
Multiple classes!
Choose to play as the powerful "Sniper" class, moving from nest to nest with a grappling hook, teleport grenades, and a variable zoom scope.
OR
Play the advanced "Slinger" class, a dual-wielding pistoleer that can move effortlessly in 3 dimensions thanks to their patented Slinger grapple-pistols.
Multiple game modes!
The Ctrl Alt Delete update introduces the first two game modes, "Ctrl" - where teams up 3 fight over control points, and "Delete" - a Free-For-All death match.
Stay tuned for the "Alt" game mode, an alternating offense defense map.
The single-player experience will return with more content, but all efforts are focused on multiplayer balance and polish. Stay tuned!
After seemingly endless competition, the two dominant operating systems formed "The Agreement" to share the colonized planets equally. Unfortunately, the once plentiful "crypto" mines have begun to dry up, and so fighting over this critical resource has resumed.
Multiplayer VR action comes to The Nest with the "Ctrl Alt Delete" update. Teams of up to three players will fight over Ctrl points, or six players can farm each other in the free-for-all "Delete" game mode.
Pick your OS!
Join the enigmatic Angroid or the treacherous DieOS and battle for dominance.
Multiple classes!
Choose to play as the powerful "Sniper" class, moving from nest to nest with a grappling hook, teleport grenades, and a variable zoom scope.
OR
Play the advanced "Slinger" class, a dual-wielding pistoleer that can move effortlessly in 3 dimensions thanks to their patented Slinger grapple-pistols.
Multiple game modes!
The Ctrl Alt Delete update introduces the first two game modes, "Ctrl" - where teams up 3 fight over control points, and "Delete" - a Free-For-All death match.
Stay tuned for the "Alt" game mode, an alternating offense defense map.
The single-player experience will return with more content, but all efforts are focused on multiplayer balance and polish. Stay tuned!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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